BACKROOMS NO RETURN: Prologue

Co-op horror with puzzles and creature chases in the poolrooms

FriedGPU · Released Aug 9, 2024

Reviews: Mostly Negative; 32% of 1,360
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; Aug 19, 2024
Minimum PC: 470 GTX; 10 GB disk; Full requirements

What is BACKROOMS NO RETURN: Prologue?

This free first-person horror prologue follows a scientist researching the Backrooms, another dimension. Alone or with others online, you explore the poolrooms, follow clues to solve puzzles, and evade creatures while searching for a way back to reality.

For you if...

+you want proximity voice chat while playing with friends

Not for you if...

−you prefer horror without sudden jump scares

What players say

32% of 1,360 reviews are positive

Players praise the graphics, while common complaints concern the short length, limited gameplay, and bugs.

Screenshots and trailer

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BACKROOMS NO RETURN: Prologue system requirements

Minimum: 470 GTX, 10 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 8.1 64bit
Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 3200G or Intel Core i3-8100
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 470 GTX or AMD Radeon 6870 HD series
Storage: 10 GB available space

Does BACKROOMS NO RETURN: Prologue have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does BACKROOMS NO RETURN: Prologue run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does BACKROOMS NO RETURN: Prologue use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam